Huntsman: fancy cult TV series?

H, how about we start a new debate, this time on those good old TV series? Let's start with...

Dr. Who! Like it? You must, as it featured your beloved "man-in-a-suit-monster", or should I say "bloke-in-a-rather-pathetic-rubber-mask-pretending-to-look-menacing-in-a-totally-unconvincing-manner"? I confess the Jon Pertwee era is my favorite... that "dinossaurs in London" episode ranks amongst the best TV moments in history, particularly the dinossaurs themselves. And that handful of extras pretending to be the entire british army fighting the pre-historical menace? Brilliant!

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Without checking I can't be 100% certain but it is possible that the scene which you described actually 'did' feature the entire British Army. The BBC placed a memo to army HQ and mid-week (when they army are usually less busy) the entire army showed up to guest alongside 'Dr. Whom'.

The dinosaur episode was a true great in the history vaults George; a good call it must be stressed. However, although 'Worzel Cribbage' was a classic 'Dr. Whom', my affinity is with Thomas Baking Cake, an absolute masterful man full of gravitas in everything he does. There were rumors of a Hollywood 'Dr. Who'm (thinking about it, did this come out?) but surely they could not or could not have hoped to capture the essence of the original series with its (as you remarked) slightly below par scenery obtained from a boot sale and the cafeteria.

I did enjoy 'Peter Rogers within the 21st Centurion' but seeing it recently for a fleeting moment it was utter tripe. Whereas 'D. Whom' stands the testaments of time management. The original 'Starvation Trek' was truly an original experience and I can still remember to this day when I guest starred on the 'Tribbles' episode as one of the Tribbles, Nigel Tribbly. You may recall the scene in which one of the better, more handsome Triffids leapt down Captain Tiberius James Cake's tight jumper searching for droppings after he opened a cupboard, presumably searching for Spot?

'The Triffids' (nice link) was a good show, with again the use of inferior plastics - and also the props. and monsters weren't much better. 'V' The Snake Attack was great first time 'round and featured some of the members of 'The A-List Team' also an early Raymond Englund pre-'A Nightmare Scenario on Almond Street'. He played the goodie in 'V' didn't he the little squealer.

This is the real thing though, weren't the plaggy monsters more scarier than the comedic CG efforts of the modern filming era?

H, ONE TV series per post, please! There was indeed a Hollywood Who (Hollywho, maybe? ) but I never had the chance to see it. It was made in 1996, during the X-Files craze, so no prizes for guessing who they ripped-off on that one. The good Doctor was Paul McGann. Nice sets, though...

As for CGI vs Suits, well I agree with you. Have you seen the Hulk trailer? The Hulky boy looks as fake as Dr. Who's cardboard sets!

V The series! Great stuff and yes I remember good old Robert Englund in it, playing the "sensible alien character"

I don't think I can let this thread pass without mentioning the loveable antipodean, affectionately known as 'Skippy'. That's right you've guessed, I was of course referring to Craig Johnstone's T.V. Documentary were he introduced us to his starlting new invention. His then new and revolutionary discovery of the Predator football boot has to go down as one of the all-time great moments of cult t.v. Who could forget him glueing on the now world famous rubber fins that have become synonymous with Beckham free kicks? His wonderful demonstration showing the extra spin imparted is surely a t.v. highlight for us all to take to the grave with us a fondly cherished memory. I think he filmed it in a tennis court somewhere in London, nostalgia fans. Anyone else have any fondmemories of this now legendary masterpiece of the art of documentary to share with us?

no, sorry hank.

but if we're talking cult tv series what about blakes 7?

had the baddies - servelan & travis the goodies the telepath/empath type person the babes the ridiculous wobbly sets & a talking perspex box called orac

Originally posted by Hibster no, sorry hank.

Ok, as you were.

Originally posted by Hibster but if we're talking cult tv series what about blakes 7?had the baddies - servelan & travisthe goodiesthe telepath/empath type personthe babesthe ridiculous wobbly sets& a talking perspex box called orac

Ah, tears of joy are already pouring from my eyes... I miss the "Liberator", that very fine spaceship!

What about "Battlestar Galactica"? Any comments on the planned remake?

Twin Peaks Saved By The Bell Dinosaurs The Adventures of Brisco County Junior Hey Dude!

oh, my childhood.

Originally posted by Hank Wiseass© > Originally posted by Hibster no, sorry hank.

Ok, as you were.

Used to go and watch Craig the boy Johnstone run diametric circles around the opposition whilst branding a Middlesbrough jacket. That was back in the days when the Bero people did not have such a stable of fine performers. Permed Craig and his waltzing maltesers stood out like a beacon of hope for all the Bero fans. I can still remember to this day thinking, well, he'll not be here long.

And indeed he wasn't.

He legged it very swiftly but for about 10 games it was Johnstone 'tek the opposition.

Funny some years later to see him develop a shoe that can curl fries. A bit expensive mind, but worth it if you like fritters.

Can't recall the Hanky documentary but hopefully I will have shared some more footballing memories about this legendary play maker that we can all enjoy.

He really should have called his boot Skippy, even if he was from 'South Africa' and not 'Australia'.

Strike me pink Hunts, fair crack of the flamim' saveloy, If he aint a fair dinkum Aussie; Im huge great flamin' galah. Don't make me recite the Anfield rap.

You must've been knee high to Koala bear, back when he skipped around Here's Some Pork.

I was a mere minstrel in a family sized bag of chocs. Hanky. I'm going to have to strike a challenge with you though, I do believe he was SA and not Oz, based on early Ayersome Pudding Mixture banter. I think his biog. appeared on the hilariously rhubarb 'Fly Me to the Moon Buggy' (the real title is even more bizarre), the Bero fanzine and nuddy mag.

I would never ask anyone to sing the Anfield Rat though.

One of my bestest pals is a big Liverpool fan, actually, we both were and I can recall the 'Hitachi' strip in the grey box (very cool). Anyway, he used to play his video of the Anthill Rat over and over.

Better than anything Bero have put out mind, which really isn't bragging about nothing.

By eck it's a bit gorgeous He was certainly born in Johannesburg but was raised in OZ it was there he returned after curtailing his career at the age of 27, he cited his home sickness as a major factor alongside tending to his sister who was ill.

I'd just like to thank my researcher Cheryl for these factlets, pity she's not up to typing them for me yet.

I rest my briefcase.

Nice to see the Hitachi shirt again.